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4 out of 5stars
(30 reviews)
Most helpful positive review
5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/02/2018
This thing is a beast!
This router is awesome! I replaced the router my ISP had given me with the nighthawk. What a difference I can get a full WiFi signal anywhere in my house also in the back/front yard a big plus, considering I have arlo cameras and a ring doorbell. The 5G is amazing if you are streaming 4K over Netflix. Range is not as impressive so you will want the router closer to anything you would want to connect over 5G but it still beats the original router. Don't expect this to increase your internet speed anything over what you are paying for from your provider, if you were like me and using their equipment they provide and usually charge you for each month more than likely it's going to cause a bottle neck as far as speed goes. I attached some speed tests before and after you can see the nighthawk performs much better. Easy set up has an app that helps you get everything set up and updated. Overall this thing is full of power I would recommend it to anyone looking to get a better WiFi distance and faster speeds also something that's pretty much plug and play this has a permanent home where my old router used to be. I received this router from Netgear as a part of a test and review program.
BrandonH
Most helpful negative review
1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/28/2021
All Hassle No Result
I tried two different routers, same make and model and refused to work properly with several devices connected. Product support has long wait times, almost or over an hour each time. Phone calls are not high quality and will hang up on you fast if you take one second too long to respond. They also kept giving me the same type of support answers that got me nowhere and needed to change way too many settings for nothing. Don't waste your time.
Tracy
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser03/26/2023Best router EVER!!It goes throughout my whole home with ease and my husband and I can both be playing games, downloading updates, or streaming and not have to worry about interrupting what the other one is doing because we can be on different bands if needed.Hannah
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser03/08/2023GREAT so Far.Our other Netgear purchased in 2019 started to degrade our internet connection. Hooked this one up last week and everything is working a lot better. Wife's Laptop has never been that fast before and no more buffering on TV app connections. Only problem was getting all the Smart TV's switched over to the new WiFi Router, six of them. LoLHarold
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/21/2022Quick and easyI downloaded the Nighthawk app as was suggested and I was very impressed! Getting internet back and running went super smooth after the old one died on us. We didn’t have to re-enter passwords on every device as long as all information was the same. Our speed is great and our streaming hasn’t been this good in quite a while! We are very impressed with the nighthawk so far and look forward to many more great days!Leigh
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser11/18/2022Easy to install and great signalMy old netgear was at least 15 years old. With all of the new items pulling on WiFi, sweeper, generator, home cameras, not to mention TVs and computers, printer, we would occasionally lose signal on my old set up. I was dragging my feet thinking install would be a mess. It was easy and I haven’t had any time they we lost signal! I’m very satisfied with my upgrade.Sherry
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4.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser06/02/2022configuration could have been easierOnce configured, router works like a champ. Initially could not get to the Advanced Settings screen to change the "Fixed IP" setting to OFF.Robert
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser01/27/2022Love itI was very pleased with how easy it was to get installed and up and running. The companion application is very nice, I have it up and running also. We had a number of devices running on our old one that caused some to get dropped from the connection. In the three weeks we have had our AC2600 up there have been no issues and it is greatly appreciated thank you.Richard
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/28/2021All Hassle No ResultI tried two different routers, same make and model and refused to work properly with several devices connected. Product support has long wait times, almost or over an hour each time. Phone calls are not high quality and will hang up on you fast if you take one second too long to respond. They also kept giving me the same type of support answers that got me nowhere and needed to change way too many settings for nothing. Don't waste your time.Tracy
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/22/2021Excellent router!We were having issues with slow unreliable internet. Updated network cables and added a switch, then pinpointed the issue to our router not being able to handle the faster speeds. Purchased this router and it has made a HUGE difference in our internet speeds. Promises speed up to 2600Mbps which is exactly what we needed.jgar
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/16/2021judy38258
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser12/01/2021Incredibly fast!Throughout my experience with routers I've learned that not all routers are great quality. Well, honestly, the market is full of routers that aren't even GOOD quality. I stumbled upon this particular model of the nighthawk series by accident. I was and still am pleasantly surprised with the speed and compatibility of this device! The app is extremely maneuverable, I like simple when it comes to app enabled devices. I would honesty give this 11/10 if I could. HIGHLY recommendAlishiaL
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3.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser11/11/2021Better than ISP router but wouldn't buy it againReplaced the router from my ISP, but the VPN requires use of No-IP's service which requires frequently visiting their site or paid service instead of using my existing service as many routers in the past have allowed.David
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1.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser11/07/2021Money Hungry tech supportI got this to replace an old cheap Belkin router we used for years in an apartment now that we are in a brick house. The wifi works fine but the router will not connect to the internet. Spending several hours with Spectrum and Netgear, S[ectrum is working fine. Anything pluygged straight into the modem reaches the internet. Netgear said that to troubleshoot the problem I have to pay them $50 even though it was fresh out of the box that day. I( am returning it.Lokrin
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/18/2021Great product!Love This Router!! Router has worked great, always go with the Netgear equipment for any of my connection needs. Super fast speeds with streaming apps on several devices and gaming on multiple platforms!Michael
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/13/2021Fast and simple!Before I bought this router I had a simple net gear router that couldn't handle or disperse my gb wifi. This allows my modem and wifi to reach its full potential and handle many devices!Alejandro
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2.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/10/2021James
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/08/2021Howard
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser10/04/2021Nighthawk AC2600 (R7450) RouterI bought this router a couple weeks ago. Let me tell you, it is awesome! The last router I purchased was of no comparison. I can actually work from home, use my phone, while the other 3 people in our home watch tv or use the internet without ever experiencing the first lag or episode of freezing up. I highly recommend this product. Well worth the money.Denise
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser09/26/2021Netgear Nighthawks Rule!This is our second Netgear Nighthawk router. It is amazing for our huge home. We have lots of devices connected to it, and there is no problems with anything. We love it!RyanM
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser09/17/2021Helped so muchOur internet had been slowing down tremendously, so we upgraded to this device. I'm very pleased with my purchase. We are actually getting the speed we've been paying for. Can connect many devices at the same time without any lag or interference. Hope it lasts awhile!Kim
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5.00 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchaser08/25/2021Netgear AC2600Fantastic. Netgear has come a long, long ways since the last time that I used one about 12 years ago. It's well built and is so much more than the older ones, or the one that I have been using now which is a Comcast router. It's fairly simple and easy to understand and set up, even for me. It has a lot m,ore range than the older models and does much more than the older models. I'm very happy with it and I bought it because I'm switching from Comcast to Utopia Fiber and needed a new router because I have to return the Comcast router to them when I switch to Utopia. Shipping was also fantastic from Walmart. I ordered this router about midnight and the very next morning it was delivered to my front door with no shipping charges. I am a Walmart customer though so shipping, including groceries, is free regardless of how many orders I place during each year that I'm a Walmart member. I read all of the customer reviews on Walmart before I decided to buy this router and some of them said that they had received used or a damaged router in a plain box. This was definitely not the case with my order. It came in a sealed Netgear box with all of the packaging in place and everything included in the box.Kelly